BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Hargrave Funeral Home

1031 Victor II Blvd

Morgan City, Louisiana

Florence Derise Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 30, 2017.

Florence Babin Derise, 89, a native of Amelia and a resident of Patterson, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017.


Florence was a beloved mother, wife and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Rusty Derise, Tanya Derise and Lori Derise; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Brenda Topham.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Derise, Sr.; sister, Rita LaCoste; daughter, Gwendolyn Thompson; son, Kenneth Derise; and a half sister, Ann McKinney.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Hargrave Funeral Home form 12pm til 2pm. Memorial service will be at 2pm at Hargrave Funeral Home.


Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, LA.

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5 Entries

May 31, 2017

Shawn Sharkey

So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy

May 31, 2017

Toni Koch

My condolences

May 31, 2017

So sorry. Lori...of your. Moms passing...she lived a long life...and u 2 were close......she's in. Heaven watching over u...God bless. Marie. Toups

May 31, 2017

Marie Toups

So sorry. Lori...of your. Moms passing...she lived a long life...and u 2 were close......she's in. Heaven watching over u...God bless. Marie. Toups

May 30, 2017

Ann Boudreaux

Rusty and Margaret, Although I can't be with you at this time, all of you are in my prayers.

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